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1
: the fresh or salted flesh of swine when dressed for food
2
: government funds, jobs, or favors distributed by politicians to gain political advantage
Examples of pork in a Sentence
We need to cut the pork out of the federal budget.
Recent Examples on the Web
Shredded cheese, raw shell eggs, ham and sliced tomatoes were outside of proper holding temperatures during the May 24 inspection, and improperly cooling methods were used for rice, beans and pork.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
The Cascade: Tuck into shareable, light fare like conch fritters, pork carnitas and avocado flatbread at this outdoor oasis at the iconic Biltmore Hotel’s pool.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Available at the moment is beef curry, pork katsu curry, karaage (fried chicken) curry and Japanese potato-croquettes curry.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
Here, the seasoned pork is pre-cut to keep up with demand, and the garnish includes the popular addition of pineapple, which Los Guichos owner Mariano Zenteno eschews at the flagship.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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pork
noun
ˈpō(ə)rk
ˈpȯ(ə)rk
1
: the flesh of a pig used for food
2
: government funds, jobs, or favors distributed by politicians to gain political advantage
More from Merriam-Webster on pork
Nglish: Translation of pork for Spanish Speakers
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pork
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